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Medical Assistant, Electrophysiology Cardiology Clinic

SSM Health logoSSM Health~$20–$30/hrtypicalMO-SSM Health Saint Louis University HospitalFull timePosted 2w ago
  • No experience required
  • BLS

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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open medical assistant jobs in Missouri post a median of $22.12 an hour, the middle half $21.50–$24.50, across 74 jobs that state their pay. Medical assistants employed in Missouri earn a median of $19.44 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights:

Join a team where your work matters - every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you’ll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will provide hands-on support in a fast-paced care environment where every shift makes a direct impact on patients and families. These positions may be filled by a Medical Assistant, Certified/Registered Medical Assistant, or Licensed Practical Nurse based on the candidate's credentials.

Department: Cardiology Clinic

Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday, no nights, weekends, holidays or on-call requirements

Apply today. SSM Health – We bring out the incredible in you, every day.

Job Summary

Provides assistance with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a registered nurse or provider (physician or advanced practice provider) in a clinic setting.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
  • Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
  • Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, scheduling patients, and filing.
  • Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
  • May document the provider's encounter with patients. Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider. Transcribes patient orders including laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
  • Wisconsin ONLY - High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience, and graduate from medical assistant school or training program or education equivalency for certification

EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving patients.
  • Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Occasional driving.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

  • Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  • And
  • Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Or
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • Or
  • Clinical medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
  • Or
  • Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Allied Health Association (AAH)
  • Or
  • Medical Assistant Certification (MAC) - American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
  • Or
  • National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • Or
  • Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
  • Or
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Association of Medical Personnel (AAMP)
  • Or
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • Or
  • Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

4958180235 SLUCARE CAR UCT 1120

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

From SSM Health's job posting, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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